Pickens County, Georgia Housing Market
In Pickens County, Georgia, the median home value is $332,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,136. This places Pickens County at #479 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #17 within Georgia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,118
- Establishments: 903
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 259
- Multi-family: 18
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,659 (avg $88,390)
- Outflow: 13,308 (avg $85,596)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Pickens County | Georgia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $332,700 | $197,932 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,136 | $965 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.4 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pickens County is 68.1% above the Georgia state average and 46.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,136/month is 17.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Pickens County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.2%, compared to 70.6% in Georgia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Maine | $332,700 | $1,055 |
| Albany County | Wyoming | $333,000 | $931 |
| Delaware County | Pennsylvania | $332,200 | $1,372 |
| Sagadahoc County | Maine | $333,300 | $1,098 |
| Carteret County | North Carolina | $333,300 | $1,108 |
Other Counties in Georgia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding County | $326,300 | $1,772 | 80.8% |
| Walton County | $339,500 | $1,175 | 79.3% |
| Morgan County | $342,300 | $1,108 | 78.2% |
| Bryan County | $343,200 | $1,618 | 77.7% |
| Jackson County | $345,000 | $1,126 | 79.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).